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Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approval Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug - Health News - redOrbit

redorbit.com — “An advisory panel recommends that the FDA consider approving Pfizer’s pill to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The pill, tofacitinib, would be sold to patients who don’t respond to traditional rheumatoid arthritis treatments.” View full resource at redorbit.com

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Fingernail corneal abrasion - How would you handle this? All Things About Optometry & Health Information Technology

tips4eyedocs.com — “Abrasions of the eye are the most eye injuries. Treating and managing an abrasion means quick recovery.” View full resource at tips4eyedocs.com

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Fracking, Natural Gas, Water Pollution | NRDC

nrdc.org — “NRDC: Fracking has allowed the oil and gas industry to access previously out-of-reach reserves of natural gas. But federal and state safeguards to protect people and the environment have not kept pace.” View full resource at nrdc.org

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After cancer victim's death, her sister continues the fight - SentinelSource.com: Local News: dana farber cancer institute, new hampshire, fall mountain regional high school, robert odell, dana-farber

sentinelsource.com — “After watching her sister struggle with red tape while being treated for cancer, a Monadnock Region native is taking matters into her own hands.” View full resource at sentinelsource.com

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Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation - Institute of Medicine

iom.edu — “Two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. Left unchecked, obesity’s effects on health, health care costs, and our productivity as a nation could become catastrophic. The staggering human toll of obesity-related chronic disease and disability and an annual cost of $190.2 billion for treating obesity-related illness underscore the urgent need to strengthen obesity prevention efforts in the United States. The IOM evaluated prior obesity-prevention strategies and identi” View full resource at iom.edu

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Connecting healthcare and social media empowers doctors and patients: #HCSMNY conference

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New Push to Treat (the Other) Diabetes - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “There is currently no way to prevent or cure Type 1 diabetes, a disease that has been hitting a growing number of children and adults. So, researchers and public-health officials are pushing more people to get tested to detect the illness early, which can reduce some of its dangerous effects.” View full resource at online.wsj.com

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Natural Health Tip #18 - Strengthen Your Bones Naturally - YouTube

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Tails and Things Pet Supplies Announces Top Pet Product Picks for Summer - seattlepi.com

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Health Canada announces labelling update for Cipralex

news-medical.net — “Health Canada is informing Canadians of a labelling update for the prescription drug Cipralex (the brand name of the drug escitalopram) regarding a dose-related risk of abnormal heart rhythms. Cipralex is used to treat depression and belongs to a family of drugs known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Rituximab Promotes Long-Term Response for Patients with Immune Destruction of Platelets

newswise.com — “A new analysis concludes that rituximab, a drug commonly used to treat blood cancers, leads to treatment responses lasting at least five years in approximately one quarter of patients with low platelet counts and a risk of bleeding due to chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). In study results published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College provide the very first long-term outcome data for patients w” View full resource at newswise.com

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What is aphthous ulcer?

healthtap.com — “An aphthous ulcer is also known as a canker sore, often a painful circular lesion inside the mouth. It does not have one specific cause, but it can be brought on by many triggers such as stress, infection, vitamin deficiencies, or immune system abnormalities. Other than being painful, they are harmless and can be treated with topical oral agents.” View full resource at healthtap.com

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Should i worry about my PTL with clear discharge with a funny smell?

healthtap.com — “If you are pregnant and are having more vaginal discharge than normal, you should see your OB/GYN for evaluation. If the discharge is watery, it is possible you are going into preterm labor and have broken your water. Discharge could also be a sign of an infection which should be treated.” View full resource at healthtap.com

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Psoriasis treatments: Overcoming fear of side effects - National Psoriasis Foundation

psoriasis.org — “Learn about treating psoriasis and the different treatment options for psoriasis. Several medical treatment options for psoriasis do exist and many alternative psoriasis treatment options are widely used.” View full resource at psoriasis.org

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